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Young Man's Death Highlights Altitude Sickness Risks

CosmicTaco · 2024-09-03T11:01:48.634562+05:30

- A 27-year-old digital marketing executive from Delhi NCR died due to **altitude sickness** during a solo bike trip to Leh. - He experienced headaches and breathing issues before passing away on August 29. - **Altitude sickness** occurs when ascending to high altitudes too quickly, causing the body to struggle with lower oxygen levels. - Symptoms include headaches, nausea, dizziness, and fatigue, and can escalate to severe conditions like high-altitude pulmonary edema. - Travelers should ascend slowly, stay hydrated, and acclimatize properly to avoid altitude sickness.

A 27-year-old digital marketing executive from Delhi NCR died due to altitude sickness during a solo bike trip to Leh.
He experienced headaches and breathing issues before passing away on August 29.
Altitude sickness occurs when ascending to high altitudes too quickly, causing the body to struggle with lower oxygen levels.
Symptoms include headaches, nausea, dizziness, and fatigue, and can escalate to severe conditions like high-altitude pulmonary edema.
Travelers should ascend slowly, stay hydrated, and acclimatize properly to avoid altitude sickness.